More of us than ever before are using second-hand sites such as eBay, Gumtree and Depop – in fact, the online resale market is growing by 35% a year.

But what happens when that online item doesn’t turn out to be quite so desirable when it’s in front of you?

Online smartphone retailer Envirofone is calling for residents of Coventry to submit photos of the worst and funniest items they’ve ever bought second-hand, for the chance to win an iPhone 7 32GB.

Richard Mavers, director of group marketing and online strategy at Envirofone said: "Shopping on resale sites or in second hand shops can be a great way to get a bargain but, as many of us know, sometimes that online purchase isn’t quite what we were expecting!

"Whether it’s a piece of clothing that looks totally different in the flesh, an item that is a lot smaller than imagined, or even an odd pair of shoes, we’re on the lookout for photos of your funniest second hand fails, so get sending!”